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Study in Italy from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: Students pre-enrol on Universitaly, then apply for the study visa through VFS Italy in Bangladesh with funds proof.

Last checked: 25 October 202622 universities in our finder
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Funds

EUR 10,179.85 a year

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Visa fee

EUR 50

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Visa deadline

30 November 2026 for degree programmes A.Y. 2026/27 (universities close earlier)

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Pre-enrolment

Universitaly portal

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Sponsor (Dhaka)

Parents, a person legally resident in Italy, or an Italian institution

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English

IELTS 6 unless the university verifies language; no older than 2 years at filing

Official source, re-check due
Tuition

Public: about EUR 0 to 4,000, often income-based

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Scholarships

DSU regional scholarships and MAECI grants

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Bangladesh-specific notes

  • Documents need MOFA apostille (one per document) and Ministry of Education attestation, plus translation by an authorised centre. Start early.
  • VFS Global is the only official collection agency; the embassy warns against brokers.
  • Claims like "no tuition" or "IELTS 5.5 is enough" must be checked on the university's own page.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

  1. Apply to universities (pre-evaluation).
  2. Pre-enrol on Universitaly.
  3. Get documents attested, apostilled and translated; get CIMEA or a Declaration of Value if required.
  4. Book VFS Italy and submit the visa file before the deadline.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

  • Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
  • SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
  • English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
  • Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
  • Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
  • Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Italy (estimate)

Per yearEURBDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)EUR 0 to EUR 4,000BDT 0 to BDT 5.6 lakh
Living (typical)EUR 10,176BDT 14.3 lakh

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Scholarships for Italy

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

  • How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
  • Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
  • Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

  • Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
  • Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Italy regional (DSU) scholarships

Bachelor's, Master's

  • Type: Income-based regional scholarships and fee waivers Official source, re-check due
  • Documents: Family income and asset documents, translated and legalised Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Italy from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 0 to EUR 4,000 a year (BDT 0 to BDT 5.6 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 10,176 a year (about BDT 14.3 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Italy?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

Sources

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

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Bocconi University

Milan, Italy · Private · Est. 1902

  • Tuition fromEUR 14,000about BDT 19.7 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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